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Kyusho Study Forum Syllabus

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1. What is a pressure point? What does it do, how many, size, type, method of activation, angle and direction of attack

2. What is the Cycle of Destruction? Explain, show the flow and interaction

3. Name and be able to trace the 14 meridians their polarity, and element Meridian Element Polarity

4. What is the Diurnal Cycle? Explain, show the flow and interaction

Organs

Organs

5. What is the Yin Yang Principle and what is its importance and application?

Yang

Yin

6. What are the alarm points and what is their significance? Meridian Alarm Point

7. What is the importance of stances in Kyusho? What is each stance used for

8. What is meaning and importance of intent in Kyusho?

9. Why is it important to understand restoration/revival techniques? Show a proper restoration/revival

10. M.A.D.E chart Point Method of Activation Angle of Attack Direction of Attack Effect

KI 2 GB 41 GB 31 GB 20 GB Cluster GB 24 SP 6 SP 10 SP 11 TW 11 TW 12 TW 17 CO 17 BL 10 BL 57 BL 47

Point

Method of Activation

Angle of Attack

Direction of Attack

Effect

LU 1 LU 5 LU 7 LU 8 HT 2 HT 6 HT 8 PC 2 PC 6 LI 4 LI 10 LI 11 LI 18 ST 4 ST 5 ST 9 ST 10 ST 17

Kyusho-Jitsu Black Belt Grading Requirements 1. Turn in a completely correct syllabus 2. Be able to trace all the channels/meridians from start to finish and explain the element and polarity. 3. Be able to explain the Cycle of Destruction 4. Be able to explain Diurnal Cycle 5. Be able to explain Yin Yang Principle. 6. Be able to locate the assigned points and detail M.A.D.E. for each 7. Develop 3 self-defence movements from 3 kata of choice (total of 9), these must include attacks from behind, single and double hand grabs and attacks to the legs. 8. Research a kata or form advanced bunkai including pressure points and tuite. 9. Be able to demonstrate correct revival technique 10. Developed and demonstrate a knock out technique from any kata